Meet the Heart Behind Lantern Cottage

Hi I’m Isa, and this is Balthazar

San Francisco has been my home for quarter of the century. I’m a mom, a passionate runner, a pediatric sleep coach, and a strong advocate for postpartum and lactation support, working alongside new moms and dads throughout their journeys.

I love science, nature, and animals - all things that tend to find their way into the books I create.

Bookmaking is my creative escape, and a little bit of a balance in my otherwise very busy life. I hope these books bring a little bit of curiosity, joy, and fun to the children who discover them - and that they enjoy exploring them as muvh as I enjoy creating them.